What do I buy next???

#david2012

Last October I purchased a giant defy 1 and have progressed nicely
Started off around the 20 mile mark, and now up to 40/50 regularly
Completed the dragon ride on it not so long ago so feel I'm getting stronger

I've upgraded the wheels to dura ace c24, ultegra cassette & brakes so Its a nice entry level bike

I'm looking at my next purchase and have £2k approx to spend, I can re-use the c24 wheels, and might Consider something slightly more aggressive as the sportive position of the defy is quite noticeable when out with other riders.

Giant advanced 2 seems the obvious choice but I'd like to try something different any recommendations ?? Suggestions??

Rodders30

Cannondale super six looks nice. Id buy it just on looks anyway.

sloppyschleckonds

Trek Domane

Camcycle1974

#david2012 wrote:

Last October I purchased a giant defy 1 and have progressed nicely
Started off around the 20 mile mark, and now up to 40/50 regularly
Completed the dragon ride on it not so long ago so feel I'm getting stronger

I've upgraded the wheels to dura ace c24, ultegra cassette & brakes so Its a nice entry level bike

I'm looking at my next purchase and have £2k approx to spend, I can re-use the c24 wheels, and might Consider something slightly more aggressive as the sportive position of the defy is quite noticeable when out with other riders.

Giant advanced 2 seems the obvious choice but I'd like to try something different any recommendations ?? Suggestions??

By Advanced 2 I assume you mean the Defy? Not much point as the geometry is the same as the alloy version. The Defy advance 2 is also sold out in this country so doubt you would get hold of one. If you want a more aggressive geometry then go for the TCR. The Defy can be made more racy if you slam the stem for a lower position.

Personally i would look at buying a frameset and either building it yourself or getting you LBS to do it. Considering you have wheels and Ultegra kit already you could get a very decent frame and finishing kit for your budget. My money would be on an N2A or Mondo frame from Planet x.

#david2012

Funny enough I dropped the bars tonight just to get a feel for the position.. I found my out of the saddle position much more effective having more weight forwards.

And yes the defy advance 2 was what I had my eye on, but again agree that the geometry looked identical so wasn't convinced it was a smart move.

Interestingly I've considered building myself but LBS put me off that idea!

passout

For 2 k I'd be after a really nice frame (Look etc) and transfer all your parts across, unless you've worn them out...